Pakistan level T20I series against Ireland.

LAHORE -- Pakistan have defeated Ireland by six wickets to level the three-match women's T20I series 1-1 in Lahore on Monday.

The match was reduced to 17 overs per side due to rain.

Chasing a target of 119 runs, Pakistan reached home in 16 overs for the loss of four wickets.

Opener Javeria Khan top-scored with 35 runs in 39 balls, meanwhile Nida Dar scored 28 runs in 25 balls.

Ayesha Naseem played a quick-fire unbeaten cameo of 25 runs in 12 balls, with the help of a four and two sixes, to get her team over the line.

Arlene Kelly was the only successful bowler, 1-18 in three overs, for Ireland with three Pakistan batters getting run out over the course of the run-chase.

Earlier, after deciding to bowl first, Pakistan had restricted Ireland to 118-7 in 17 overs.

Amy Hunter was the highest run-scorer for Ireland with 36 runs in 39 balls...